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Al Joe's been working as a professional silversmith since the 1970's. Everything on Al Joe jewelry is handmade by him alone (never the use of commercially manufactured jewelry supply store parts). This is completely handmade, traditional, Navajo jewelry adorned with high grade, natural, Southwest Turquoise gems. We have a complete collection of Al Joe jewelry including belt buckles, pendants, necklaces, rings and boloties

es Willie and a few other silversmiths have embraced the designs of Charles Loloma so well that were it not for hallmarks It would be very difficult to discern the difference...Wes Willie is known for his Charles Loloma style and, like Loloma, he uses rare turquoise and gemstones from around the world.These gems are quickly disappearing and, of course, prices are escalating as the supply dwindles. Yet, there really is no substitute for expensive turquoise and coral when perfection and beauty are such an important part of the equation... for us perfection and beauty are the goal itself...But, if we must be practical, and if history is an indicator of future value (which I think it is) than you can expect the cost of acquisition to be recovered when these pieces are resold and the remaining supply of these gems is exhausted.

It is always a pleasure to welcome a young silversmith. Bryan Joe is the son of Al Joe, an award winning Navajo Silversmith who specializes in complex, handmade beads and other traditional Navajo jewelry. Bryan Joe apprenticed under his father Al Joe for many years and is now making jewelry using his own hallmark. Bryan's hallmark is almost exactly like his father's but for the initials BJ (Bryan Joe) rather than AJ (Al Joe). I find Bryan's work extraordinary by any standard... but for a man so young it is quite spectacular. The photo is of Bryan alongside his dad.

Edison Cummings Jewelry has won awards at every important Native American Jewelry show. His work is often featured in books on the subject as well. These are new pieces made about 3 to 5 years ago. He used the finest gemstones from around the world and takes the time to make his jewelry perfect.

Leo Yazzie Gold Silver Turquoise and Coral Navajo Jewelry. Leo Yazzie is an award winning, professional silversmith with over 40 years experience. Sedona Indian Jewelry has the largest Collection of Leo Yazzie jewelry on the internet. Leo Yazzie specializes in contemporary Najavo jewelry using extremely fine turquoise, coral, sugilite, opal and other gemstones. Usually his jewelry is made with a combination of gold and silver. His jewelry is very well made and quite collectible. He is recently retired, and no longer working. The jewelry you see here was made at the height of his career. This is new leo Yazzie jewelry that has never been worn or owned by a customer.

Albert Lee and Sons specialize in traditional Navajo jewelry. The specialize in these early Navajo jewelry designs but really have moved it in a wonderful new direction. Specifically they use very heavy gauge silver and gold and the fit and finish to their jewelry is first class. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the very fine quality Turquoise, Coral, Sugalite and other fine gemstones that they hand cut, polish and then set in their jewelry. Albert Lee jewelry will never be mistaken for old Navajo jewelry. Frankly, it is made and finished too well. While the Lee's clearly paid homage to traditional Navajo designs, they have transformed that idea into modern silver and gold masterpieces. If you enjoy technical excellence, rare gemstones and contemporary jewelry, welcome to Albert Lee and Sons Jewelry.

Ray Scott is an accomplished Native American Navajo silversmith. His art is his own. It is innovative and original... it explores our senses. His jewelry is often a journey into the 3rd dimension... depth. It is twisted, layered, textured and colored all to produce feelings of movement. Ray's jewelry is art. Lyrical, musical in a way that stirs your emotions. Beautiful compositions in turquoise and silver. It should also be noted that Ray's choice of gemstones never fails to add to the piece. Nothing in Ray Scott jewelry happens by accident. His jewelry is always well thought out with the express purpose of moving his designs forward. "I take great pride in my work", Ray says and he means every word. Ray Raynard Scott jewelry is made entirely by him. Nothing is bought from jewelry supply stores... nor do any other silversmiths participate in its making
Ernie Lister Native American Navajo Jewelry. Ernie Lister has successfully channeled early Navajo style jewelry. His jewelry has the look and feel of fine quality vintage Native American jewelry. If it were not for his hallmark, Lister jewelry would fool experts.

Boyd Tsosie Native American Navajo Jewelry - We will Not be undersold (800 462 8536). Sedona Indian Jewelry been buying Boyd Tsosie jewelry since 1988. We have the largest collection of top quality Boyd Tsosie Jewelry anywhere. It is here now and ready to send you today. These are all one of a kind pieces. When they are sold they are gone. ** We do not accept special orders. When you buy jewelry from our inventory you know exactly what you will get and how much it costs. With "special orders" we don't know what the finished jewelry will look like, when it will be delivered or the final price. This is a problem that we wish to avoid. We want satisfied customers and work hard every day to keep it that way. Best wishes, Matt Wolf

James Little first gained major recognition in 1979 when he appeared with all the great Southwest Native American jewelers and silversmiths of the time in the Arizona Highways Collector's Edition - "The New look in Indian Jewelry". In that article, James appeared alongside Preston Monongye, (Senator / Silversmith) Ben Nighthorse, Gibson Nez, Jesse Monongye, Richard Tsosie, Boyd Tsosie and Charles Loloma to name a few. James Little sees the world in his own way. Perhaps, that is because he was born deaf (his hearing later surgically restored) and that void was filled by his other senses. His jewelry is a reflection of the beauty around him. Navajo people say, "walk in beauty". James helps us do that. James's hallmark is either 4 straight lines or the letter's JL inside an arrowhead. There will always be either one (or sometimes both) in all James Little jewelry.

Sedona Indian Jewelry offers the largest collection of Kee Yazzie jewelry on the internet. Kee is Hopi and Navajo... he draws upon these two Southwest Native American cultures to produce his silver and gold turquoise jewelry. Kee was included in the Totems to Turquoise exhibit of the late 1990's which was presented by the American Museum of Natural History. This was a show of master silversmiths and their extraordinary jewelry. Kee was only about 25 at the time... the youngest silversmith in this historic exhibit.

Alex Sanchez 1969- is of Navajo and Zuni heritage. He was born in Mexican Springs, NM and has made his life there with his wife and three daughters. Alex is the younger brother of Myron Panteah and Brad Panteah. Alex has been making jewelry for over ten years. His technique is a wonderful blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Alex works in heavy gauge sterling and 14K gold. He chooses his stones carefully and works them into his petroglyph patterns which are appliqued onto the heavy gauge sterling silver. Alex has developed a flair for unique combinations of design and color.

Kirk came from a well known family of silversmiths and he began working with silver as a
youngster in the 1960's at his grandfather's workshop. He made jewelry off and on until 1980, when he returned to silversmithing full time, working with and learning from well-known artist and brother-in-law Harry Morgan. Kirk became an acclaimed artist is his own right by consistently creating investment quality old pawn style jewelry. With heavy silver, detailed craftsmanship and beautiful stones, Smith's pieces won many awards through the years. Although he changed his style over the years, Kirk remained true to the traditional heavy silver work of the Navajo. At the time of his death, Kirk had surpassed his one-time mentor, the late Harry Morgan, becoming one of the best practitioner of classic revivalist Navajo design.

Kirk usually set his jewelry with high-quality stones in vibrant colors with interesting natural matrix patterns. His pawn finish mimics the appearance and patina of naturally aged sterling silver.

Kirk always tried giving back to his people. He taught silversmithing to several other well known silvermsiths, including some of the Martinez family, Fred Brown, Dean Brown and Anthony Skeet. He also was one to help many Navajo different families whenever he could.
Kirk Smith was one of the best Navajo silversmiths in recent times. His work was always top quality and he used only the best stones and materials.

Kirk Smith was killed by a drunk driver in an unfortunate tragedy on September 17, 2012. He was only 55 years old and in his prime, both as a jeweler and as an individual. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and Native American Indian jewelry collectors and traders everywhere.

Bennie Ration, Navajo, was born March 21, 1955 on the Canoncito Navajo Reservation in New Mexico to Frances and John Ration. Benny grew up watching his father making jewelry and by age eleven was making his first pieces. His father told him that no matter what else he did with his life he would always have silversmithing to fall back on. Throughout his childhood, Bennie was a talented artist. After he graduated from high school, he enrolled in a one year program at U.S. Silkscreen and Graphics School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Upon completion of the course he worked for three years as a silkscreener and graphic designer. In 1978, he "fall back” on the art of silversmithing. With a look and style that he had developed as a graphic designer, he began making three-dimensional figures in silver. He became inspired to make three-dimensional spiritual beings like those found in ancient rock art. His many wearable, art designs include kachina figures, Southwestern animals, feathers and Navajo inspired geometric patterns. When asked how he comes up with his designs, he says, "I remember what I see and make pieces in my mind.” Benny is considered by many as one of the greatest contemporary Indian jewelry silversmiths of our time. His jewelry is collected by collectors and enthusiasts all across the world.

Born in Twin Lakes, New Mexico in 1966, Daniel “Sunshine” Reeves is an award-winning Navajo artist of many talents. Sunshine learned the art of silversmithing from his older brothers at the age of 24 and has since become an innovator in the realm of his craft.
From bracelets and belt buckles to boxes, knives, bowls, and candle holders, Sunshine Reeves’ intricate stampwork on silver is rooted in tradition with eyes toward the future. He has earned many accolades throughout the years, including Best of Show at 1997 Santa Fe Indian Market and Best in Class in 1998.
“Most people have no idea how complex the process is to create these unique art forms,” says Sunshine Reeves. His work is more than simply a piece of jewelry or a box -- it is an art form. On an average piece, Sunshine will use 10 to 20 different handmade stamps to create the unique patterns for which he is so well known.
Sunshine's work is collected throughout the world, including Japan, Europe, and Korea. His work is exhibited in galleries and museums across the country.

Harvey Mace has been a silversmith for 25 years. He was born in 1957 at Ojo Encino on the Navajo reservation near Cuba, New Mexico. he learned to make jewelry from his older brother and for many years worked as a piece worker for shops in Gallup and Albuquerque. Piece work jewelers are given stones and silver by different shops, fiver designs to execute and are paid by the piece when they bring the jewelry in. While Mace enjoyed working out of his home, he felt stifled by the various shops. Yet he didn't want to go into business for himself, spending time he could be creating jewelry, traveling around, and selling his jewelry. In the early nineties, he met a shop owner in Albuquerque that was willing to let him develop his own designs and then market them for him. Mace responded by creating his "silver feather jewelry." This is made up of hand filed rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces shaped like delicate feathers. He still enjoys making traditional Navajo style jewelry with turquoise and other semi-precious stones. The artist now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Mary and Everett Teller are a designer team currently living on the Navajo Indian reservation near the Four Corners. Their work usually incorporates sterling silver and/or 14K gold. Whether forged pieces or hand-wrapped chains, they always incorporate the storm pattern designs and embellish with high quality turquoise, coral, lapis, charoite, oyster shell, crystals and other precious stones. Teller Indian Jewelry not only creates hand-made jewelry, they will also showcase a collection of other items like silver pottery bowls, seed pots, miniature tea sets, and wedding vases.

Navajo artist Peter Nelson was born to Tsinnijinnie Blackgoat clan and for Copah Water clan in 1954 at Keams Canyon Hospital. He was named Peter by the doctor that delivered him. His mother, Jeanette Nez, was taken to the hospital by an uncle (Joseph Nelson) because Peter's father worked for the railroad and was not home. Mr. Nelson signed the birth certificate, so Peter's name became Nelson instead of Nez.
Peter grew up at White Cone, Arizona, attending school at Greasewood and Dilcon. He graduated from High School at IAIA (Institute of American Indian Arts) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was at IAIA that he learned silversmithing, painting, and sculpture. Though he is known today as a silversmith, he still produces one painting each year.
In the early 1980's Peter met Shirley George, who later became his wife. They are the parents of 3 daughters and have 2 grandsons.
Peter has shown his jewelry at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, and the Museum of Northern Arizona. The MNA has awarded Peter's work as Best in show several times. He also has numerous awards from the Indian Market.
Today, Peter Nelson's unique style combining traditional and contemporary Navajo styles is enjoyed by many collectors around the world. His intricate overlay designs, some that incorporate 14K gold, are beautiful and popular expressions of his art.